Tom Hancock

Thomas L. "Tom" Hancock (February 3, 1948 – January 31, 2016) was an American politician who was Iowa State Senator from the 16th District. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa Senate from 2005. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years and was a member of the Epworth Volunteer Fire Department.

For the American basketball coach, see Tom Hancock (basketball).
Tom Hancock
Hancock in January 2009
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 13, 2013
Preceded byJulie Hosch
Succeeded byDick Dearden
Personal details
BornFebruary 3, 1948
Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2016(2016-01-31) (aged 67)
Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
Spouse(s)Coleen
Children1 child
ResidenceEpworth, Iowa
OccupationUnited States Postal Service, retired

Hancock served on several committees in the Iowa Senate: the Agriculture committee; the Appropriations committee; the Environment and Energy Independence committee; the Judiciary committee; the Transportation committee; and the Natural Resources committee, where he was vice chair. He also served as chair of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Hancock was last re-elected in 2008 with 17,129 votes, defeating Republican opponent Dave McLaughlin.[1] He died of an apparent heart attack on January 31, 2016 in Dubuque.[2]

References
  1. "Iowa Secretary of State - Paul D. Pate" (PDF).
  2. "Obituary - Thomas L. Hancock of Epworth , Iowa -". Reiff Funeral Home.
Iowa Senate
Preceded by
Julie Hosch		 16th District
2005 – 2013		 Succeeded by
Dick Dearden


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